Palma de Mallorca travel guide
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You're Going to Love Palma de Mallorca
With a population of 401.270, Palma de Mallorca is a must-see destination in Balearic Islands, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palma de Mallorca has to offer.
Where to Eat in Palma de Mallorca
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mar de Nudos (Carrer del Moll, 6) and Beatnik Restaurant & Bar Palma - PuroHotel Palma (Calle Montenegro 12) are great picks.
When to visit Palma de Mallorca
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palma de Mallorca in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Palma de Mallorca, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Palma de Mallorca
Plane
When flying to Palma de Mallorca, you’ll arrive at Palma Mallorca Airport (PMI), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palma de Mallorca from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Palma de Mallorca is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 206 km from Palma de Mallorca. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Palma de Mallorca’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airports near Palma de Mallorca
Airlines serving Palma de Mallorca
Where to stay in Palma de Mallorca
From 5-star hotels such as the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca to great affordable options like the Bq Carmen Playa Hotel - Adults Only, Palma de Mallorca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $628 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include We Hostel Palma - Albergue Juvenil and The Boc Hostels City - Albergue Juvenil. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Palma de Mallorca, with prices from $74 to $848 per night. Playa de Palma is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Palma de Mallorca are about 31% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Centre - Mhouse Boutique Hotel Palma, Convent de la Missio - Grand Luxury Boutique hotel, Adults Only and Palau Sa Font have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Centre will cost you about $249 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Palma de Mallorca
Most booked hotels in Palma de Mallorca
Hiring a car in Palma de Mallorca
Hiring a car in Palma de Mallorca costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Hertz, Sixt and Record Go are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Palma de Mallorca is the Record Go branch at Palma De Mallorca Airport, which is 8 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan.
Expect to pay $2.71 per litre in Palma de Mallorca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.44 and $43.25. The most frequently booked car type in Palma de Mallorca is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.